Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, as needed by the unit
• Floating: Yes, within hospital only (no floating to sister hospitals)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated unless otherwise stated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: 1 week max

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapist experience
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

On-Call & Scheduling

• No on-call required
• Guaranteed hours may be adjusted based on census; possible call-off or on-call in 4-hour increments up to one shift in a 2-week cycle
• No scheduling on weekends/holidays for ambulatory or surgical services areas that are closed

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care
• Magnet recognized
• Teaching center
• Total staffed beds: 637
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Social Security Card (if used on I9)
• 7-year criminal background check within 45 days of start
• Education verification or diploma/transcript as applicable
• Various background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender Search, and Washington State WATCH search
• Primary source verification of state license
• Photo for badge (DMV style, no selfies)
• Signed agreements and department checklists as required
• Physical exam (required by agency)
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TDAP (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or vaccines; history of disease not accepted at some locations)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination
  • COVID vaccination or declination documentation
• Drug screening (10 panel) within one year of start (agency requirement)

Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy certification)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (may be required depending on unit)

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Performance evaluations may be requested at assignment end
• Candidates must complete an EPIC integration video and attestation prior to start
• Suicide prevention training required for nurses using multi-state licenses in Washington (not applicable to RRTs)

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with flexible shift options and a supportive clinical setting.